*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

Hanley25

Thanks for the link. I've just ordered one to wear for BILs wedding at the end of this month, it will go with my new dress very nicely.

freespirit66

Afternoon everyone,
Is anyone on here really suffering hayfever symptoms, more than usual, i dont really have it that bad most years, but today i am absolutely thick with runny nose, watery eyes, heavy chest, itchy throat, sneezing? I heard on tv the other day something about pollen being really high this year but missed most of what they were saying.
RUTH_HONEY Ha i dont think i would ever get used to those hills thanks for the BM tip, typical i went last thursday isnt it?? I didnt realise how many people bought xmas decs abroad, i thought i was the only loony
MRSINVISIBLE Im so sorry you and DD are having a hard time with those blooming forms, it makes me so sick that genuine people like you are suffering :mad: Oh your china trip sounds fab, hope you and your friend have a lovely lunch today
FEISTY you have to keep positive otherwise it will drive you insane my lovely blimey an op being brought forward, at least its not the other way, delayed, the sooner its over the better you can both get on with your lives then
04624181 oh im so glad it went well, i was thinking of you on sunday hoping that you managed to get through it, now you can rest without worrying, thanks for the tip on the pashminas i have looked at them but now i know someone has them and is pleased with them i might make an order

nitnurse-not2

04624181
Wow......:j:j:j
Fabulous bargains on those pashminas.
I've ordered 9 for the girls at work for Christmas and a lovely beaded one for my DD! :j:j
I've spent £15.30 instead of over £100:T:T
Thanks so much.
:A:A
xxx

FeistyFidget

04624181 glad the christening went well, but you poor thing!

Sending you get well vibes!

jakesbakescakes

Nanamia wrote: »

Jakesbakescakes stayed the same at this mornings weigh in, not great but not a gain so plod on Im not disappointed as I've stuck to the plan but felt yuck so wasn't expecting great things. The scales were teetering between two numbers so reckon on a more accurate set it'd be 0.5 lb loss which is just fine Hope you do better on Wednesday xxx

Thanks Nanamia and well done on your maintain especially as you've been feeling yucky! Always a good thing to see the scales teeter.... hopefully means you've got a bit of a bonus in the kitty ready for next week!!
I am delighted to say i lost another 3 this week.... that's 11lb in 3 weeks - I'm am stunned - i have never lost weight so quickly before but my head is in a great place and the wine is staying in the supermarket!!!! I am sure it will slow to a more sensible rate as i get further into the plan but I shall enjoy the boost for the mo xxxx

jakesbakescakes

Feisty - really feel for you and your DH - you must be so anxious my love Great that you can take that time off and be together though whilst he recovers.... try to keep strong and focus on the positives, like you say, hopefully he will be 'pain-free' when it is all over xxxx

craftymummy_2

Hi ladies,
Hugs to all who need them, hope things improve for you all.
I need your help: want to do a chocolate hamper for a few of my friends for their birthdays but I can't think of hardly anything to put in them so far I've got a chocolate brown scarf, thought of "chocolate" the book, maybe some smelly stuff that's chocolatey? Don't wanna make it a hot chocolate hamper (too wintery) so I'm stuck. What else can I put in that's a bit different and not too expensive? Thank you.

dropsofjupiter

Craftymummy

Recipe book? The Works also sometimes have notecards with chocolates on, or notebooks. Depending on your budget you could include a dvd.

OMO also had a wonderful method for making your own lip gloss, which you could do in chocolate flavour. Just whizzed through the links at the front of the thread but couldn't find it but a quick google should point you in the right direction, or Avon sometimes do one quite cheaply.

Whilst whizzing through, also saw these body scrub and fudge.

Also maybe chocolate smelling candles? Hopefully with a slightly cheaper delivery cost than these!

Couple of ideas!

FeistyFidget

dropsofjupiter wrote: »

Craftymummy
OMO also had a wonderful method for making your own lip gloss, which you could do in chocolate flavour. Just whizzed through the links at the front of the thread but couldn't find it but a quick google should point you in the right direction, or Avon sometimes do one quite cheaply.

Cocoa and vaseline! Melt the vaseline in the microwave and slowly add sifted cocoa until you reach a good colour. Pour into containers (I got 10 from ebay for under £3.00) and wait until set I made them last year for Christmas and they went down really well!

Well I have had some exciting news today I received an email from the Deputy Editor of Girlfriend - a popular Australian magazine for teens. She wants to feature one of my papercuts in her 20 for 20 article (20 gifts for under $20) It isn't for definite but she asked me to send her some high quality photographs for consideration - have sent her these

craftymummy_2

Thank you for the ideas - they're fab!!!
Feisty - those paper cuts are amazing! You're so talented. And wow, getting hold of you from Australia :T